Temporal variation in the incidence of treated psychotic disorders in young people

The incidence of psychotic disorders varies between geographical areas, however less is known about whether it over time in the same region. Analyzing this temporal variation could improve allocation healthcare resources and our understanding aetiology disorders. This study aimed to determine there was a change six-year period. Young people aged 15 24 presenting with first episode psychosis (FEP) attending an early intervention service Melbourne 2011 2016 were included. population at-risk determined from two corresponding census periods analyses adjusted for age, sex migrant status. A total 1217 young presented FEP period crude rate 102.4 per 100,000 at-risk, compared 125.4 2016. There increase by 33% 2015 (aIRR = 1.33, 95% CI 1.09–1.63) 28% 1.28, 1.05–1.56). When examined according diagnostic groups, substance-induced among females 4.62, 1.02–20.8). shows significant variations treated These findings demonstrate that services should continually monitor case numbers funding be provided accordingly, ensure required intensive comprehensive treatments can sustained.